India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in collaboration with the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC), AIIMS, and the eHealth AI Unit of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW), has launched India's first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) on December 16, 2025 in New Delhi. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening early ...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Bank credit growth in India continues to remain resilient, reflecting sustained lending momentum across key segments of the economy. As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India, total bank credit stood at Rs.195.3 lakh crore as of 28 November 2025, registering a year-on-year growth of 11.5%. Credit growth has consistently remained above 10% in recent months, indicating stable demand conditions and continued flow of...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Union Cabinet has approved the scheme to promote manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) with financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 Crore on 26th November, 2025, to establish 6,000 metric tonnes per annum (MTPA) of integrated REPM manufacturing capacity in the country. Five beneficiaries are envisaged under the scheme through global competitive bidding. A transparent Least Cost System (LCS), comprising a two‑...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Government has implemented following schemes to promote the adoption of Electric Vehicles (EVs) across the country: - Setting up of electric vehicle charging stations is an unlicensed activity and private entrepreneurs can also participate in the activity. The Ministry of Power issued the "Guidelines for Installation and Operation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure-2024" on 17.09.2024 to strengthen EV charging includi...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Recognizing the critical importance of price information for farmers, Government is implementing Marketing Research and Information Network (MRIN) in the country since 2000. The Agmarknet Portal developed and operationalised under the Scheme integrates Agricultural Produce Market Committees (APMCs) to provide real time price information to the farmers. The portal has been technologically upgraded as Agmarknet Portal 2.0 in November...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), Government of India has no proposal to launch "National Agro-Entrepreneurship Scheme" for the youth engaged in the animal husbandry, dairy and fisheries sector. However, DAHD, Government of India is implementing the National Livestock Mission-Entrepreneurship Development Programme (NLM-EDP) which is a key component and provides 50% capital subsidy for rural poultry, sheep, goa...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met today with H. E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia at the National Palace in Addis Ababa. On arrival at the Palace, Prime Minister Modi was warmly received by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed and accorded a ceremonial welcome. The two leaders met in one-on-one, restricted and delegation-level formats. They reflected upon the entire spectrum of our bilat...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has been taking the following key steps from time to time to ease the compliance burden on the corporates: i. De-criminalization of technical & procedural violations under Companies Act, 2013 has been done in two stages (in the year 2018 and year 2020) through amendments in such Act. As a result, 51 offences under the Companies Act, 2013 have been decriminalised. Further, vide LLP (Amendment) Act,...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A preparatory workshop on the Clean Himalayan Hill Cities Initiative was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 16 December 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders to develop a focused, strategic and outcome-oriented roadmap for achieving visible and sustainable cleanliness in Himalayan hill cities. The Clean Himalayan Hill Cities Initiative represents a concerted step towards shapin...
India, Dec. 16 -- The Government of India has issued a release: 'A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship (ASPIRE)' implemented by Ministry of MSME is aimed at promoting entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities in rural areas. Its core objective is to create an enabling ecosystem for job creation through skill development, incubation, and support to micro-enterprises. As on date, 109 LBIs have been approved across the country. Under the Scheme, a total of ...